Archive for June, 2008

Black Leopard in Neosho, Missouri

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Neosho, Missouri is located on the western edge of the Missouri Ozarks. The Ozarks conjure images of mountain lions, banjos and sprawling, unpopulated mountainous landscapes. However, as far the mountain lions go, the Missouri population of mountain lions was killed off in the early 20th century (although, there are the occasional sightings of mountain lions through out the state).

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Fur Ball 2008

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Fur Ball 2008

People seem to have very strong opinions about Big Cat Rescue. Regardless of what those thoughts might be, Big Cat Rescue is a lean, mean, money making machine and that is said with the utmost respect. The organization’s innovative fund raising ideas are both successful and fresh, always appearing one step ahead of the curve. A lot of non profit organizations could learn from Big Cat Rescue’s marketing, public relations and overall, money generating approach.

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Norway’s First Lion Cub, er… make that, Cubs.

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Not only was Saturday a special day for the Kristiansand Dyrepark Zoo in Norway because last year’s imported lions and lionesses successful mated but also because the coupling proved to be incredibly fruitful. Sera, a lioness at Norway’s living zoo, gave birth to four healthy lion cubs this past weekend, doubling the zoo’s Lion Count in one swoop from four to eight! Congratulations to The Kristiansand Dyrepark Zoo for its newest arrivals.